VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) — Van Buren Township is considering a proposal from Panatonni to build a massive data center on 282 acres near I-94 and Haggerty Road, sparking fierce opposition from residents who packed a township board meeting to voice their concerns.
The proposed facility would span roughly half of the 282-acre site and generate one gigawatt of power. While not on the official meeting agenda Tuesday night, the project dominated discussion as dozens of residents expressed frustration and fear about the development.
Watch Brett Kast’s video report below:…